Management of Surgical Smoke Tool Kit Part IV: Surgical Smoke Evacuation

There are five slide decks related to the management of surgical smoke in the perioperative setting. It is recommended to review the slide decks in order. This is Part IV. Part I: Introduction to Surgical Smoke Part II: Hazards of Surgical Smoke Part III: An Overview of Health Care Regulations, Standards, and Guidelines Related to Surgical Smoke Part IV: Smoke Evacuation in the Perioperative Setting Part V: Additional Perioperative Nursing Care Instructions to the Learner

Part IV Smoke Evacuation in the Perioperative Setting

Smoke evacuator systems In-line filters Use a filter when the pneumoperitoneum is being released Evacuate Surgical Smoke

Many products Evaluate the features and benefits Evaluating Smoke Evacuators

Ease of use Quiet Foot pedal activation/automatic on-off Portability and access Indicators for filter changes Efficiency Cost Evaluating Smoke Evacuation Systems

Efficiency Filtering capability Suction power Critical Features of Smoke Evacuators

Motor Rating Tubing Size Site Proximity Amount of Smoke Generated Smoke Capture

Pre filter (captures large particles) ULPA filter (captures small particles) Charcoal filter (captures toxic gases and odors) Triple Filter System

Simple Use an in-line filter: Use and change as recommended by the manufacturer’s instructions Use standard precautions when changing and disposing of in-line filters Wall Suction: Use an In-Line Filter

In-Line Filters with Wall Suction From the patient > To wall suction > Example of a filter

When there is no in-line filter: Damage to health care facility air exchange system Wall Suction

Evacuating Surgical Smoke Laparoscopic Procedures Use an individual smoke evacuation unit with a 0.1 micron filter high efficiency particulate air [HEPA]) filter Evacuate and filter surgical smoke during the procedure at the end of the procedure when the pneumoperitoneum is released Guideline for minimally invasive surgery. In: Guidelines for Perioperative Practice. Denver, CO: AORN, Inc; 2016:

It’s an occupational hazard Wear PPE Dispose of used smoke evacuation filters per manufacturer’s instructions and your facility’s procedures Disposal and Changing Smoke Evacuation Filters

Increase awareness of the hazards of surgical smoke Promote and implement safe practices Interdisciplinary Team Include perioperative RNs, anesthesia professionals, surgeons, scrub persons, and personnel from administration, infection prevention, employee health, safety, and risk management Smoke Evacuation Program

Provide data and evidence to support best practices Scientific research data – Financial analysis – AORN guidelines for perioperative practice Work collaboratively: – Administrative Safety Committee – Infection Prevention – Risk Management Implementing Smoke Evacuation Practices

Equipment not available Physician Equipment is Noisy Complacent staff -- Ball, 2010 Surgeons' resistance or refusal Cost Bulkiness Excessive noise --Edwards & Reiman, 2012 Noise Distraction Ergonomic difficulty of equipment --Watson, 2010 Barriers to Compliance for Smoke Evacuation Practices

There are a variety of smoke evacuators available Select a smoke evacuator that meets the needs of the patient and the health care facility Wear PPE when handling and disposing of smoke evacuation filters An intradisciplinary team is recommended to help develop and maintain a successful Smoke Evacuation Program at your health care facility Summary

Please continue to the next slide deck: Part V Part I: Introduction to Surgical Smoke Part II: Hazards of Surgical Smoke Part III: An Overview of Health Care Regulations, Standards, and Guidelines Related to Surgical Smoke Part IV: Smoke Evacuation in the Perioperative Setting Part V: Additional Perioperative Nursing Care End of Part IV